Category: Dental Hygiene

3 Tips: Choosing Hygiene Products

Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to purchasing dental hygiene products? What seems to be the issue at hand? Are you so accustomed to choosing the same stuff over and over that you never really considered giving other items much thought? Perhaps you’re just not sure what to select… Read more »

Why Teeth Need Cleaning

One of the first habits we’re taught as children is how to properly, and consistently, brush and floss our teeth to prevent dental issues from forming. However, as adults, time and life may have diluted the importance of keeping your teeth clean, until you develop a toothache or your dentist tells you that your teeth… Read more »

Yes, You Need To Brush Your Tongue

The answer will always remain: Yes, you need to brush your tongue. Brushing your tongue is an essential part of your dental hygiene. Rest assured, we understand that you might not fully understand why this is so important – or how you should go about brushing this oral organ – which is why we are… Read more »

Toothbrush Q&A Session

How’s your dental hygiene going? Do you feel like you have gotten everything completely sorted out and you know exactly which type of toothbrush best suits your needs? Or, do you feel like you’re getting closer to streamlining the experience but it sure would be nice to learn just a bit more about choosing the… Read more »

Quiz: Why Floss?

You have likely grown up with the general knowledge that it is important to floss your teeth every single day. However, that doesn’t mean that you have a full understanding of what makes this part of preventive care so very important. After all, do you know how flossing as part of your dental hygiene helps… Read more »

Q&A: How To Care For Your Toothbrush

Among the many things you may wish to bring up during your visits with us, do you have questions about keeping your toothbrush clean? Don’t be embarrassed! This is a very common area of concern that directly affects your oral health. If your brush is too old or becomes dirty, you will certainly not reap… Read more »

3 Important Flossing Tips

Is there something about flossing your teeth that you really don’t like – but you know it’s an essential aspect of your dental hygiene session? Do you think you might be able to do a better job with your dental floss but you really aren’t sure how to improve what you have been doing for… Read more »

Check In On Your Brushing

Do you assume that you are doing a wonderful job with your daily brushing? Have you suddenly wondered whether you’re doing everything right or if there is some part of your dental hygiene that you might improve? The good news is that checking in on your brushing is quite simple. Look over some guidelines to… Read more »

Plaque – The Source of Dental Health Troubles

Since childhood, most of us are taught that brushing and flossing our teeth helps keep our mouths healthy and reduces our risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease. Some people would readily and confidently agree that tooth brushing’s main beneficial purpose is the removal of plaque. However, many people would be hard-pressed to explain… Read more »

Keeping Gum Disease In Check

When people think “healthy smile” they often think of strong teeth. Your gums are an equally vital part of a healthy smile. They are the tissues that support the teeth, and keep them secure in the jaw. They are the type of support system that some people take for granted until there is a problem. Keeping… Read more »